Essex County and Montclair Township property record for 48 James St, Montclair, NJ 07042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,074 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,201 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (May 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $17,401 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01512-0000-00020 |
| Primary APN | 13-01512-0000-00020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,074 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,201 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 130151200020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 JAMES ST |
| City | MONTCLAIR |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07042-2952 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 5202SF |
| Legal Block | 1512 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTCLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 16600 |
48 James St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1992.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 JAMES ST, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2952 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5210 / 231 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 48 James St was $17,401, up 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Montclair Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Montclair Township |
| Unified School District | Montclair Town School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $494,900 (-) Land $226,000 Building $268,900 | $494,900 (-) Land $226,000 Building $268,900 | |
| 2025 | $17,401.00 (+3.33%) | $494,900 Land $226,000 Building $268,900 | $494,900 Land $226,000 Building $268,900 |
| 2024 | $16,841.00 | ||
| 2023 | $494,900 Land $226,000 Building $268,900 | $494,900 Land $226,000 Building $268,900 | |
| 2022 | $16,272.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 48 James St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MONTCLAIR WATER BUREAU serves 40,150 people · EPA ID NJ0713001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 559 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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